At a symbolic meeting at the Head Office in Accra, the outgoing CEO, Hon. Ing. Samuel Kofi Ahiave Dzamesi, officially introduced the newly appointed acting CEO, Ing. Kow Eduakwa Sam and handed over the seat of leadership, in accordance with a directive from the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama.
In his address, Hon. Ing. Samuel Kofi Ahiave Dzamesi expressed his gratitude to the Management and Staff of BPA for their support during his tenure. He recounted his journey as CEO, which began on September 3, 2021, and highlighted the challenges and achievements of his leadership. Hon. Ing. Dzamesi emphasized the importance of teamwork and professionalism, noting that the Authority’s success was a collective one.
Hon. Ing. Kofi Dzamesi expressed his confidence in the incoming CEO Ing. Kow Eduakwa Sam, describing him as a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the Energy Sector. He urged Management and Staff to extend their full support to the new CEO to ensure a smooth transition and continued progress for the Authority.
“I am delighted to hand over to Ing. Kow Eduakwa Sam, who comes with a wealth of experience from the energy sector. I am confident that he will build on the foundation we have laid and take BPA to even greater heights,” Hon. Dzamesi stated.
Following his remarks, Hon. Dzamesi formally presented his handover notes to Ing. Sam, symbolizing the transfer of leadership responsibilities.
In his response, Ing. Kow Eduakwa Sam expressed his gratitude to His Excellency John Dramani Mahama and Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minster for Energy and Green Transition for the trust and confidence reposed in him. He acknowledged the contributions of previous CEOs and commended their achievements in advancing the Authority’s mandate.
“I bring to BPA a wealth of experience and a commitment to firm, fair, and proactive leadership. The power sector is one that requires a high level of stakeholder consciousness, and I am determined to ensure that BPA remains responsive to the needs of all stakeholders,” Ing. Sam stated.
He also highlighted the importance of innovation and urged the young professionals within the Authority to harness their creativity to drive the organization forward. “I see a lot of young talent here, and I encourage you to ignite your innovative spirit. Together, we can position BPA as a leader in the energy sector and a blessing to our nation, Ghana,” he added.
The management, and staff of BPA extend their heartfelt gratitude to Hon. Ing. Samuel Kofi Ahiave Dzamesi for his leadership and welcome Ing. Kow Eduakwa Sam as the new CEO of the Authority.
PROFILE OF ING. KOW EDUAKWA SAM
Ing. Kow Eduakwa Sam is a seasoned electrical engineer with over 25 years of experience in Strategic Leadership, Project and Contract Management, Protection and Control Engineering, Control and Instrumentation Engineering, as well as Technical and Energy Auditing.
He holds an MBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Ghana (2004) and a BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (1998). Additionally, he has earned postgraduate certificates in Project/Investment Appraisal and Risk Management from Duke University (2012) and Power System Analysis from the University of Pennsylvania (2011).
In his most recent role as Head of Project Development at VRA’s Engineering Services Department, Ing. Sam led a team of engineers in identifying and developing bankable conventional and renewable energy projects, including Solar PV and Wind, to expand VRA’s power generation portfolio. Notable projects developed under his leadership include the Lawra and Kaleo Solar PV projects, as well as the Floating Solar PV project, which is slated for implementation by the end of 2025.
Ing. Sam is credited with the development of VRA’s Project Life Cycle (PLC) and project templates, which guide and standardize the development and implementation of projects at VRA. Part of his responsibilities included reviewing and auditing VRA’s projects to ensure compliance with the PLC and Procurement Procedures.
He possesses a strong understanding of Strategic Leadership and has acted as Director on various occasions in the absence of the substantive Directors of the Technical Services and Engineering Services Departments at VRA. Ing. Sam is a member of the Ghana Institution of Engineers.